Memphis Discovery Tour with BBQ Tasting and Optional Museum Admissions
by Backbeat Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98.78Overview
This 2-3 hour guided walking tour covers many important sites in Memphis, providing a broad discovery of the city. The tour begins on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, where the guide explains the street’s history as the Home of the Blues. Next, if selected, the tour includes admission to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, with one hour to explore exhibits on Memphis music history. After the museum visit, the group enjoys a 15-minute tasting of pork barbecue at a well-known Memphis barbecue restaurant. The tour continues with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Admission to this museum is included if selected, and the visit lasts about one and a half hours. Here, the guide discusses the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The tour also covers the Mississippi River’s significance to Memphis, the Victorian Village Historic District with its historic cotton barons’ homes, Magevney House as the city’s oldest residence, and the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange on historic Cotton Row. Along the route, the guide provides information about the Presley family’s first Memphis home, Danny Thomas and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Court Square park, the Orpheum Theatre, AutoZone Park’s baseball history, and Handy Park, where the blues began with W.C. Handy. Additional stops include the Shelby County Courthouse, the city’s oldest church, and the South Main Historic District. If selected, the tour also includes a one-hour visit to the Edge Motor Museum, which features the history of American sports cars. The tour includes a professional guide and barbecue tasting but excludes drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Beale Street
The tour begins at Alfred's on Beale Street, focusing on the history of this area known as the Home of the Blues. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
If selected, admission is included to this museum for a one-hour visit. The museum tells the complete story of Memphis music.
60 min
Barbecue Tasting
There is a 15-minute stop to enjoy a tasting of Memphis pork barbecue at a local restaurant.
15 min
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
This stop covers the history of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Admission is included if selected and the visit lasts about 1.5 hours.
10 min
Mississippi River
The guide explains the history and significance of the Mississippi River to Memphis.
Victorian Village Historic District
Tour through Millionaire's Row, where the historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons are located.
Magevney House
Learn about the city’s oldest surviving residence.
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
The guide discusses the history of the Cotton Exchange and Cotton Row.
Presley Family Home
Hear about the history of the Presley family’s first real home in Memphis.
Danny Thomas and St. Jude's History
The guide discusses the history of Danny Thomas and the establishment of St. Jude's.
Court Square
Visit one of Memphis’ oldest and most beautiful parks and learn its history.
The Orpheum Theatre
The guide explains the history of the Orpheum Theatre.
AutoZone Park
Hear about Memphis baseball history.
Handy Park
In about 5 minutes, learn about WC Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, and the birth of blues music on Beale Street.
5 min
Shelby County Courthouse
The guide provides details on the history of this courthouse.
Oldest Church in Memphis
Learn about the city’s oldest church.
South Main Historic District
History of this historic area in Memphis is shared by the guide.
Edge Motor Museum
If selected, admission is included for a one-hour visit to see the history of American sports cars at this new Memphis attraction.
60 min
Meeting point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
End point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Memphis Discovery Tour with BBQ Tasting and Optional Museum Admissions
by Backbeat Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98.78Overview
This 2-3 hour guided walking tour covers many important sites in Memphis, providing a broad discovery of the city. The tour begins on Beale Street at Alfred's on Beale, where the guide explains the street’s history as the Home of the Blues. Next, if selected, the tour includes admission to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, with one hour to explore exhibits on Memphis music history. After the museum visit, the group enjoys a 15-minute tasting of pork barbecue at a well-known Memphis barbecue restaurant. The tour continues with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Admission to this museum is included if selected, and the visit lasts about one and a half hours. Here, the guide discusses the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The tour also covers the Mississippi River’s significance to Memphis, the Victorian Village Historic District with its historic cotton barons’ homes, Magevney House as the city’s oldest residence, and the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange on historic Cotton Row. Along the route, the guide provides information about the Presley family’s first Memphis home, Danny Thomas and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Court Square park, the Orpheum Theatre, AutoZone Park’s baseball history, and Handy Park, where the blues began with W.C. Handy. Additional stops include the Shelby County Courthouse, the city’s oldest church, and the South Main Historic District. If selected, the tour also includes a one-hour visit to the Edge Motor Museum, which features the history of American sports cars. The tour includes a professional guide and barbecue tasting but excludes drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Beale Street
The tour begins at Alfred's on Beale Street, focusing on the history of this area known as the Home of the Blues. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
If selected, admission is included to this museum for a one-hour visit. The museum tells the complete story of Memphis music.
60 min
Barbecue Tasting
There is a 15-minute stop to enjoy a tasting of Memphis pork barbecue at a local restaurant.
15 min
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
This stop covers the history of the 1968 Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Admission is included if selected and the visit lasts about 1.5 hours.
10 min
Mississippi River
The guide explains the history and significance of the Mississippi River to Memphis.
Victorian Village Historic District
Tour through Millionaire's Row, where the historic homes of Memphis' cotton barons are located.
Magevney House
Learn about the city’s oldest surviving residence.
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
The guide discusses the history of the Cotton Exchange and Cotton Row.
Presley Family Home
Hear about the history of the Presley family’s first real home in Memphis.
Danny Thomas and St. Jude's History
The guide discusses the history of Danny Thomas and the establishment of St. Jude's.
Court Square
Visit one of Memphis’ oldest and most beautiful parks and learn its history.
The Orpheum Theatre
The guide explains the history of the Orpheum Theatre.
AutoZone Park
Hear about Memphis baseball history.
Handy Park
In about 5 minutes, learn about WC Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, and the birth of blues music on Beale Street.
5 min
Shelby County Courthouse
The guide provides details on the history of this courthouse.
Oldest Church in Memphis
Learn about the city’s oldest church.
South Main Historic District
History of this historic area in Memphis is shared by the guide.
Edge Motor Museum
If selected, admission is included for a one-hour visit to see the history of American sports cars at this new Memphis attraction.
60 min
Meeting point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
End point
Please check in at our ticket podium, located on the patio at Alfred's downstairs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.